Ashtabula County Genealogical Society

03/16/2026

In this episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast, we welcome Maureen Brady, a veteran genealogist with more than thirty years of research experience, to preview her sessions for the 2026 Ohio Genealogical Society Conference. Maureen shares insights on the Scots-Irish as America’s first frontiersmen, tracing the British diaspora, researching in Southern Illinois, and strengthening your ability to analyze evidence. Listen at www.ogs.org/podcasts or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

03/16/2026

The Ohio Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that we are beginning to make many of our genealogical publications available for purchase through Lulu, an online print-on-demand vendor.

www.lulu.com/spotlight/ogs

This new approach offers exciting benefits for both OGS and our members. With on-demand printing, books are produced only when ordered—eliminating the need for large print runs or storage space, while ensuring that titles remain available indefinitely. For customers, this means easier access to OGS publications, quick and reliable shipping, and professional-quality printing.

We are starting with a small selection of titles, with more to be added in the coming months. Whether you’re researching Ohio’s early families or seeking to expand your local genealogical library, our growing catalog on Lulu will make finding and purchasing OGS publications simpler than ever. To view currently available titles, visit: www.lulu.com/spotlight/ogs

03/02/2026

On this latest episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast we speak with genealogist and educator Robert Cameron Weir. He joins us to explore strategies for solving tough research problems—from probate records and colonial New England sources to DNA shared matches and emerging tools like AI and ChatGPT. A specialist in New Hampshire and Massachusetts research, Robert previews his sessions for the 2026 Ohio Genealogical Society Conference and shares practical insights genealogists can use at every experience level. Listen at www/ogs.org/podcasts or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

11/30/2025

Eric Johnson's "Reconstructed Censuses of the Northwest Territory 1790 & 1800" is now available for purchase via our printing partners at Lulu! To purchase this, and other selections visit www.lulu.com/spotlight/ogs

Proceeds support the Ohio Genealogical Society

11/08/2025

LOTS OF FREE ACCESS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

>Fold3 is providing free access to their collections of WWI & WWI Records until Nov. 16 at midnight MT. You will need to sign in with at least a free account to access documents. https://www.fold3.com/go/free-access

>Through November 13, FindMyPast is making most of their military records available completely free, to both access and view. You'll need to sign in with a free account, and after searching, look for the 'Free to view' label, which marks included records. Some military collections and all other record sets are excluded. https://www.findmypast.co.uk/remembrance

>Ancestry.uk (the British Ancestry website) is offering free access to global wartime records through November 12 in honor of Remembrance Day. (US users will need to create a free account with AncestryUK to access the collection.) https://www.ancestry.co.uk/c/remembrance-day

Discover the story of your WWI and WWII ancestors with free access to 96 million+ records. Explore Service Records, Unit Histories,

03/28/2025

Stanley - Redmond - Harper Society Daughters of the American Revolution invite everyone to attend the Patriot Grave Markings on April 5, 2025